Head lice is an issue across society and the Epsom
Primary School Head Lice Policy is based on
DEECD guidelines. Whilst parents have the primary responsibility for the detection and treatment
of head lice the management of infections is a
shared responsibility that we take seriously. We
also appreciate that this problem and the need for
ongoing treatment can be frustrating for parents.
Please find some more information on the newsletter about the treatment of head lice. This will be
followed up in future newsletters.
I would like to say thank you to our trained volunteers who conducted another head lice check last
week. We are fortunate to be able to provide this
service as not all schools are able to. A follow up
check will be made as soon as practicable.
As this problem is a share responsibility, we rely
on the cooperation of families to assist us in dealing with head lice. After a check, letters are sent
home notifying parents of any evidence of head
lice. Unfortunately, not all parents are returning
the slip notifying the school that treatment has
commenced. In future, when slips are not returned
a follow up phone will be made.
Thank you to everyone for working with us on this
and please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have
any questions.

Head lice are common in school-aged children and
are the most adaptable of creatures. They have survived living solely on human for 10 000 years. You
may be reassured to know that they are commonly
found in places other than Epsom Primary School.
Some of the reasons they have survived for as long as
they have are:
The six legs of a louse end in a claw, allowing them
to grip the hair.
They detect vibration and can hide - (conditioner will
help fix this problem)
Head lice can ‘hold’ their breath for 20 mins –
looking like they are dead.
The eggs are attached to the hair with a ‘glue’ like
substance. Studies conducted on 45 different
products to dissolve the ‘glue’ showed nothing
would dissolve it.
We know where they live and we know how to find
them. If you follow these steps, once a week, the control of head lice in your home will be greatly improved.
Step1

Comb inexpensive hair conditioner on
to dry, brushed (detangled) hair.
This makes it difficult for lice to grip
the hair or run around;

Step 2

Wipe the conditioner from the comb
onto a paper towel or tissue;

Step 3

Look on the tissue and on the comb for
lice and eggs;

Step 4

If lice or eggs are found, the child
should be treated;

Step 5

If the child has been treated recently
and only hatched eggs are found, you
may not have to treat since the eggs
could be from the old infection.

School Council Meeting @ 6pm
Whole School Swimming Program
Whole School Swimming Program (6 sessions)
Bendigo Cup Day—Public Holiday
Grade 3/4 Camp to Billabong Ranch
School Council Meeting @ 6pm

Wed 21st —Fri 23 Nov
Mon 3rd Dec
Fri 21st Dec

Grade 5/6 Camp—Valley Homestead
Curriculum Day—No students required
Last day of Term 4

COMMUNITY NEWS
Our school noticeboard is regularly updated with information regarding community events-Please check.

GROUNDS ROSTER
Today I will be sending keys home to the
D’Arcy, Davey and Whittaker families.
Thank you for helping keep our school grounds tidy.
Next week’s keys will go home to the Drust, Edwards
and Evans families.

BENDIGO COMMUNITY COAT DRIVE
How many coats do we have in the wardrobe that
don’t fit, are last season or perhaps just not your style anymore?
Those extra coats, jackets and
blankets that you have just lying
around your home could be a big
BREAKFAST AS USUAL TOMORROW
help to someone
SEE YOU AT 8.15 AM
cold…...unwanted or unused winter coats, sweaters, jackets and blankets can be
GRADE 5/6 MAJOR EXCURSION
donated.
The excursion to Melbourne to the National Sports Mu- Jessica A., Grade 3/4, has asked for anybody
seum and Melbourne Cricket Ground is tomorrow Fri- who has winter things to donate to this cause,
day, August 3rd.
please drop them into the Office at school and she
Thank you to the students who have returned their
will collect them daily and drop them off to the
forms and a reminder to remaining students that percollection point.
mission forms need to be returned to school ASAP.
Thank you
Payment for the excursion needs to be sent to the
Office.
WOOLWORTHS STICKERS—
Kellie Parsons / Jan Brunswick
Keep them coming! This promotion finishes on
5/6 Class Teachers
August 12th.
Educational Maintenance Allowance – Second Instalment
Collect an application form from the office,
complete all details and return it tomorrow 3rd August
2012. No late applications can be accepted.
Bring your valid Healthcare Card to the office so a copy
can be made.

WOOD RAFFLE WINNER
Congratulations to Brian Gordon who was the
winner of our wood raffle. The ticket was sold to
Jeans for Genes Day
him by the Gahan family (grandparent).
This Friday 3rd August is Jeans for Genes Day. Thankyou to families who sold/purchased tickThe Junior School Council will be selling mer- ets—I banked $190.
chandise before school to raise money for re- A HUGE thankyou to Mr. Lavars for his generous
donation and delivery of the wood for this raffle.
search into childhood diseases. We have pencils,
pens, pins and stationary sets ranging from $3 - CAMP INFORMATION– GRADE 3/4’S
$10. Children may also wear their jeans In term 4 the Grade 3/4’s will attend an overnight
(including grade 5/6) on Friday by donating a camp to Billabong Ranch in Echuca. Final pricing
for the camp is $125. A note has gone home togold coin.
day to Grade 3/4 students. Payments can be made
Daniella on behalf of Jnr School Council
towards this camp now.
NEW UNIFORMS
A reminder that our uniform supplier is Centavic
Clothing in Whip Court, Long Gully. They do carry
some stock for immediate purchase.

CAMP INFORMATION– GRADE 5/6’S
The 5/6’s will be heading to Valley Homestead,
Ovens, for a 2 night camp. The cost has been
finalised at $228. Payments can be made towards
the camp from now.
LOST PROPERTY
Only 3 weeks into term and the lost property is
OVERFLOWING! Please check the basket for
any lost items…….a reminder that clothing
needs to be named so that it can be returned
to the owner.

NETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
On Thursday the 26th of July some of the grade
5/6 girls played in the Netball Carnival.
We played nine games, we were meant to play 10
but Holy Rosary Heathcote forfeited.
In our team there was Emilee, Taylah, Tayla, Prue,
Alanna, Zoe, Darcy and Elyse.
We lost all of our games but they were close.
We played in the freezing cold and pouring rain.
We would like to thank our coach Bridget Tuohey,
Mrs Brunswick and our parents for staying the
whole day.
By Emilee and Taylah
GYM PROGRAM

ZONE GOLF
On Friday August 10th from 9.00am - 1.00pm,
ten Grade 5/6 students will participate in the
Zone championships at Bendigo Golf Club.
The children have been selected by Mr Tony Collier who ran clinics at our school in June. They
will play 9 holes of golf.
We wish them well.
Thank you to Anne Alcock and Ken Bell who have
volunteered to walk around with a group. We still
require one more helper.
If you can assist please contact the school.
Jan Brunswick
PE Cordinator

We had our third gym session today. We look for- SUBWAY LUNCH ORDERS
ward to gym every week. The children have been do- Please ensure that any Subway lunch orders are writing lots of great things at gym and it's great to see ten on the Subway form available from the Office.
their confidence grow.
Here are the Prep/1/2's doing the warm up.